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Is Your Wooden Furniture Antique or Just Old?
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at 21:02, 02/06/2008
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LoriDeschene
 How do you know if that great piece of wooden furniture you found in the attic is an antique? You could either have it appraised, or do a little detective work of your own. Joinery. Machine-cut furniture wasn’t made until about 1860. If the piece has drawers, remove one and look closely where the front and back of the drawer are fastened to the sides. If a joint was dovetailed by hand, it will have only a few dovetails, and they will be uneven. Saw marks. Look at the bottom, sides, and back of the drawers. If it shows nicks or cuts, it was probably cut with a plane, spokeshave, or drawknife. Strait saw marks—as opposed to circular—indicate an old piece since circular saws weren't in use before 1860.
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Fix Furniture with Shoe Polish
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at 00:40, 30/05/2008
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LoriDeschene
 Sure, you can cover the seat of your wooden chair with a cushion, but odds are you won't strap pieces of fabric around the legs. Don't hide nicks and gouges—fix them! Realsimple.com recommends filling the gouges in with shoe polish for a cheap and easy fix.
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How to Remove Beer Stains from Furniture
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at 22:19, 22/05/2008
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LoriDeschene
A few beer stains on your upholstery are a sign your couch has been well-used—for about two seconds. They then become a sign of grossness. Doityourself.com offers a few hints for removing the ale before your couch smells stale. If the stain’s still wet: Blot up as much as you can with a clean white cloth or paper towels. NEVER rub. Mix a teaspoon of good dishwashing detergent with a cup of warm water. Spoon some of this mixture onto the stain and allow to sit for 5 minutes Rinse with a little warm water and carefully blot dry. If the stain is hard to get out: Mix one part white vinegar with two parts water and repeat the steps above. Note: Always test an inconspicuous area to see how the fabric reacts to the mixture.
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